I couldn't give a crap about "content creators". I watch videos. I watch a lot of videos. Probably 12+ hours a day of Youtube.
- I use Blocktube on desktop to filter out all videos that are older than a week old.
- I use SponsorBlock to block all ads on desktop.
- I use uBlock Origin to block all ads everywhere.
- I use ReVanced on Mobile to get sponsor block + ad block on my phone.
- I use desktop notifications to be notified for certain Youtube channels.
I experience no issues. Nobody in this thread has expressed any issues that I can see. Just PEBCAK. I would suggest installing the above plugins and learning how to use them. I do not experience being unsubscribed from channels. I do not experience anti-adblock issues.